Harold, the Last of the Saxon Kings Book IX: The
The Normans, led by William, Duke of Normandy, prepare to invade England after the death of King Edward the Confessor. The Witan, a council of high-ranking clergy and nobles, chooses Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, as the new king. Meanwhile, Harold's brother Tostig, allied with the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada, plans to overthrow Harold and take the throne for himself.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1848 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 7 chapters · 18,316 words
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William, Count of the Normans, sate in a fair chamber of his palace of Rouen; and on the large table before him were ample evidences of the various labours, as warrior, chief, thinker, and statesman, which filled the capacious breadth of that sleepless mind.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1848 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Epic
- Length: 18,316 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 247 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, focusing on the events surrounding Harold, the last Saxon king, and the Norman conquest of England.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, such as battles, political intrigue, and personal quests for honor and power.
- Drama — The story explores complex character relationships, emotional conflicts, and moral dilemmas, typical of dramatic literature.
- Romance — There are underlying themes of love and personal relationships, particularly involving Harold and the Duchess Matilda.
Tags
historical fiction · Saxon history · medieval · kings · war · politics · betrayal · loyalty · death · heroism · adventure · conflict